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The bar of public service was raised when a woman ready to die for a job requiring just that level of sacrifice was found. The need to confront the challenges of fake pharmaceutical products in Nigeria necessitated NAFDAC. Two names were on the lips of industry watchers; the most qualified was Mr Godwin Ovbiagele, who once told me, “Bolaji, Dora is better for this job, it is more of a war to fight than a job to do”. Godwin knew Dora, and she didn’t disappoint, she indeed fought the war, won it but left the defence of the territory of…

Troops from 93 Battalion under 6 Bridget of the Nigerian Army have apprehended a suspected female kidnapper while trying to pick ransom in Taraba State. According to Lieutenant Oni Olubodunde, spokesperson of the Bridget, the troops also apprehended a notorious gunrunner dealing in arms and ammunition and supplying them to criminals within Taraba State and other parts of the country. The female suspect, it was learnt, was married to a notorious criminal who is the second-in-command to late Hana Terwase. The spokesperson stated that the troops were working on credible intelligence on the activities of the arms dealer, Joshua…

Ukraine’s president has sacked the commander-in-chief of the country’s armed forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi. It follows speculation about a rift between the president and Gen Zaluzhnyi, who has led Ukraine’s war effort since the conflict began. Battle-hardened Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi was announced as his replacement in a presidential decree. It is the biggest change to Ukraine’s military leadership since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the high command needed to be “renewed” and that Gen Zaluzhnyi could “remain on the team”. “Starting today, a new management team will take over the leadership of the Armed Forces…

A Tanzanian woman suffering from a rare condition called Hirsutism that causes her to grow facial hair, has openly shared her struggles. The woman, identified as Elsie, has battled Hirsutism since childhood, enduring numerous challenges and societal judgments. In an interview with Wasafi Media, she candidly discussed why men shy away from relationships with her due to misconceptions about her physical appearance. The mother of one also shared how people often mistake her for transgender due to their lack of knowledge about her condition. She revealed that men are afraid to pursue a relationship with her because they are uncomfortable,…

Anambra-born billionaire, Chief Osondu Nwoye, has allegedly died while watching the Super Eagles of Nigeria play against the South African national team. Nwoye was said to be the richest Igbo businessman based in Ivory Coast before his death. This was made known in a post by a Facebook user, Chukwudi Iwuchukwu, on Thursday. According to eyewitnesses, Nwosu was on top of the moon, shouting on top of his voice, when Nigerian striker, Victor Osihmen scored the second goal, which was later cancelled by the Video Assistant Referee, VAR. It was alleged that the shock of seeing the goal cancelled and…

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, have issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice to the Federal Government. Their grouse is the non-implementation of the 16-point agreement between organised labour (NLC and TUC) and the Federal Government on October 2, 2023. Leaders of the NLC and TUC are sad that, despite organised labour’s efforts to ensure industrial peace, the government seems unperturbed by the mass suffering and hardship across the country. The October 2 agreement was “focused on addressing the massive suffering and the general harsh socioeconomic consequences of the ill-conceived and ill-executed…

Renowned actress Funke Akindele has been surprised with a brand new car at an event organised to celebrate her movie ‘A Tribe Called Judah” after setting a new record of N1 billion at the box office. The event with the title “A Toast To Funke Akindele” took place on Wednesday night to honor the actress for her incredible accomplishment of grossing over a billion in Cinemas. A star-studded guest list included Iyabo Ojo, Eniola Ajao, Sola Sobowale, Taaooma, Bisola Aiyeola, Groovy, Timini, Diadem, Adunni Ade, Yvonne Jegede, Simi Drey, Kehinde Bankole, Omowunmi Dada, the cast of “A Tribe Called Judah,”…

Famous sports journalist, researcher and archivist extraordinaire Kayode Tijani is dead. He died on Wednesday, 7 February, 2024 at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja after a protracted illness, reports Thecitypulsenews. He was 55 years old. Aliu Kayode Tijani started out as a youth prodigy with an insatiable passion for collecting and preserving sports records and memorabilia; as well as meeting and taking memorable pictures with famous sports personalities. He went on to study at the Nigeria Institute of Journalism (NIJ) in Lagos and effectively began his sports journalism career as a reporter with Complete Communications Limited, publishers…

A former member of the House of Representatives, who represented Ika federal constituency of Delta State, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, is dead. Reliable sources said that the outspoken politician and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) died on Wednesday night while watching the AFCON 2023 semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa. As soon as a penalty kick was awarded against Nigeria during the AFCON match with South Africa on Wednesday’s semi-final clash in Bouake, Ivory Coast, he slumped,” a source privy to the incident told journalists.

The traditional ruler of Asaba, the Delta state capital, His Royal Majesty, Joseph Chike Edozien, has gone to join his ancestors. Edozien, the 13th Asagba of Asaba, died on Wednesday, 7 February 2024 barely a month after celebrating. According to PM news, the report of the monarch’s demise filtered into the streets of Asaba on Wednesday night, with residents of the state capital describing his death as a great loss to the entire Asaba kingdom. At the time of this report, the palace was yet to officially announce the demise of the revered monarch. The traditional ruler of Asaba,…